Ravi Patel

Ravi Patel was born in Freeport, IL, and received degrees in economics and international studies from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. A former investment banker, he founded the popular poker magazine All In before becoming an actor in 2004.

Patel honed his comic chops as a stand-up comedian, training with improv schools The Groundlings and the Upright Citizens Brigade. He went on to land series regular roles in This Week, The World According to Barnes, Squeegees, After Midnight: Life Behind Bars and Precious Meadows. Patel played recurring characters on Scrubs and Easy Money. He also has a recurring role in the upcoming cable series Look.

His film credits include The Love Guru, Powder Blue, Hotel California, The Last Hurrah, Everybody's a Player, Transformers, The Boys and Girls Guide, Happy Wednesday and Life Behind Bars.